Always keep a weather radio plugged in near your safe place so you can turn it on and just increase the volume when you're taking cover from a severe storm.

Written by

Jeff Turner

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center reports 54 tornadoes have been confirmed on Halloween Day over the past six decades. This statistic lends further evidence that October marks the beginning of the fall tornado season, which is often more dangerous than the spring tornado season (running from March to June) as most individuals aren't prepared for severe weather during the fall.

Here are a few tips that will help you and your family stay prepared throughout this storm season.